Goan Fish Curry Rice

Ingredients

• 500g pomfret or kingfish steaks
• 1 cup grated fresh coconut
• 8-10 dry red Goan chilies
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 4-5 garlic cloves
• 1/2 inch ginger
• 4-5 kokum petals (or small ball of tamarind)
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Grind coconut, red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin, garlic, ginger, and a little water to a smooth paste.
2. 2Heat coconut oil in a pot, sauté sliced onion until translucent.
3. 3Add the ground curry paste and cook for 5-7 minutes until oil separates.
4. 4Add 2 cups of water, kokum petals (or tamarind extract), and salt; bring to a boil.
5. 5Gently add fish pieces to the simmering curry, reduce heat, and cook for 8-10 minutes until fish is cooked.
6. 6Serve hot with steamed Goan parboiled rice.